Williams said that people have called his office regarding Hall, who was killed July 1 when several Saginaw police officers fired at him. Officers said he was acting aggressively with a knife.

"My office has received many calls from Saginaw residents and family members of Mr. Hall with many questions, including whether the officers are still working or being paid. Fifty-eight days later, and still no answers is unacceptable," Williams said in a press release.

The Rev. Al Sharpton said in a press release that he hopes to help the family and community find closure.

"We are praying for the family, and we are also pleased that the Department of Justice has taken interest in this case," Sharpton said.

"Our national office as well as our Michigan Chapter of the (National Action Network) will be meeting with local officials and leaders to help the family and community find clarity and closure to this instance of clear police brutality."

"It's a slap in the face to us as a community that the officers can
still work. We've made it clear to the city manager, the City Council
and (Saginaw County Prosecutor) Mike Thomas that we don't want these
officers in the community at all," said the Rev. Cirven Merrill of the
Lifeline Coalition said on Aug. 6 during a protest.